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Tuesday, November 8, 2011

The Green Bay Gamblers of the United States Hockey League (USHL) are pleased to announce that forward C.J. Eick has committed to Michigan Tech University of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association. The Huskies are currently ranked 15th in the nation and are coached by Mel Pearson, who enters his 1st season behind the bench.

From nearby Appleton, Eick returns to the Gamblers for a second year. Eick made his mark during his rookie campaign in the USHL, tallying 5 goals and 4 assists in 55 games. Eick came alive in the Gamblers run to the Clark Cup Finals last season, registering 4 goals and 3 assists. Prior to his time in the USHL, Eick honed his skills in the North American Hockey League with the St. Louis Bandits. Eick produced 10 goals, 21 assists with the Bandits, who lost in the finals of the Robertson Cup. Eick is a product of the Jr. Gamblers Youth Hockey Association.